Sources Sought: Socks, Chemical Protective Cuff
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W519TC-23-R-XXXX
- Agency
-
ACC Rock Island
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 3151 Apparel Knitting Mills
- PSC
- 8430 Footwear, Men's
- Place of performance
- Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Pine Bluff Arsenal seeks information to support the potential procurement of knit cuffs for use in chemical protective socks. Responses are requested regarding the ability to produce the cuffs in two sizes and black color in accordance with Military Specification MIL-SPEC 3735E. The Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal will evaluate responses based on the offeror's production capabilities, specialization, socioeconomic status, place of manufacture, lead times, and unit pricing at various quantities. Responses must be submitted by October 17, 2022 to the contracting officer via email.
There is no set-aside designation for this potential procurement. Respondents are asked to provide their CAGE code and socioeconomic status. Quantities of 2,000 cuffs are projected with pricing requested at levels of 500-1,000, 1,001-2,000, and 2,001-5,000. Lead times are requested for first article testing of 50 cuffs and the projected production quantity. This sources sought notice provides market research to support the development of acquisition approaches for future sock cuff requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a Request for Information (RFI) Only
This RFI is issued solely for informational and market research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.
No solicitation is available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the USG will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the USG. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
Scope of Work:
Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) is contemplating a procurement for KNIT CUFFs for the production of a chemical protective sock. The sock is referred to as the Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Integrated Footwear System (IFS). The requirement is expected to be in accordance with (IAW) Purchase Description titled, "JPMP-PD-IFS-01.pdf" dated 24 July 2018 and IAW MIL-SPEC 3735E, Type IV, Class 1 and Class 2, dated 25 October 2022. Delivery location is FOB Destination Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Responses Requested:
If your company is interested; please respond to the following questions:
1. Does your company have the capability to produce KNIT CUFFs in sizes both Large .625 and Small .375 in black color?
2. What does your company specialize in?
3. Is your company a large or small business?
4. Please provide cage code, socioeconomic status, place of manufacture, production capability.
5. Are these materials sold in the commercial marketplace?
6. What is the lead time for a First Article Test (FAT) of 50 cuffs each?
7. What is the lead time for a projected combined sizes LG & SM quantity of 2,000 after FAT approval?
8. What is the expected unit cost for the following production quantities:
a. 500-1000
b. 1001-2000
c. 2001-5000
9. Would it be beneficial for your company to have a multi-year contract or single purchase order? Or would either contract type deter your company from submitting a quote?
This is for MARKET RESEARCH ONLY. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The information you provide will only be utilized by ACC-RI in developing its acquisition approach for future requirements and is greatly appreciated.
Any information provided should be sent via email and submitted by 17 November 2022, 06:00 a.m. Eastern Time to: Amanada.l.smith.civ@army.mil.
Update #1 ·
This is a Request for Information (RFI) Only
This RFI is issued solely for informational and market research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.
No solicitation is available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the USG will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the USG. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
Scope of Work:
Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) is contemplating a procurement for KNIT CUFFs for the production of a chemical protective sock. The sock is referred to as the Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Integrated Footwear System (IFS). The requirement is expected to be in accordance with (IAW) Purchase Description titled, "JPMP-PD-IFS-01.pdf" dated 24 July 2018 and IAW MIL-SPEC 3735E, Type IV, Class 1 and Class 2, dated 25 October 2022. Delivery location is FOB Destination Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Responses Requested:
If your company is interested; please respond to the following questions:
1. Does your company have the capability to produce KNIT CUFFs in sizes both Large .625 and Small .375 in black color?
2. What does your company specialize in?
3. Is your company a large or small business?
4. Please provide cage code, socioeconomic status, place of manufacture, production capability.
5. Are these materials sold in the commercial marketplace?
6. What is the lead time for a First Article Test (FAT) of 50 cuffs each?
7. What is the lead time for a projected combined sizes LG & SM quantity of 2,000 after FAT approval?
8. What is the expected unit cost for the following production quantities:
a. 500-1000
b. 1001-2000
c. 2001-5000
9. Would it be beneficial for your company to have a multi-year contract or single purchase order? Or would either contract type deter your company from submitting a quote?
This is for MARKET RESEARCH ONLY. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The information you provide will only be utilized by ACC-RI in developing its acquisition approach for future requirements and is greatly appreciated.
Any information provided should be sent via email and submitted by 17 October 2022, 06:00 a.m. Eastern Time to: Amanada.l.smith.civ@army.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MIL-C-3735E_25 Oct 1988.pdf | ||
| JPMP-PD-IFS-01 - FINAL.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (WESS) Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi-Carrier (EDIM) Modem | Award Notice | |
| Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (WESS) Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi-Carrier (EDIM) Modem | Solicitation | |
| Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (WESS) Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi-Carrier (EDIM) Modem | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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